How To Understand Baseball Bat Sizes and Weights


Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States. The object of the game is hit a thrown ball and touch the four consecutive bases, which form the shape of a diamond. You need a baseball bat to hit the ball.

Baseball bats, like softball bats, can be classified either according to size or according to weight. Here are the classifications by size. 



1. T-Ball Bats - These bats have barrels that are 2 1/4 inches in diameter, and the length varies from 25 to 27 inches. These are generally for kids 5 to 7 years old, and are usually used in coach pitch and t-ball leagues. 


2. Little League Bats - These bats have barrels that are the same as t-ball bats, which is 2 1/4 inches in diameter, and the length varies from 28 to 32 inches. These are generally for kids 7 to 10 years old, and are usually used for leagues like Little League, Dixie Youth, Babe Ruth, Protect Our Nation's Youth or PONY, American Amateur Baseball Congress or and AABC. 


3. Senior League Bats - These bats have barrels that are either 2 5/8 inches for high school regulation, or 2 3/4 inches, which is also called the Big Barrel. Its length varies the same as that of a little league bat, which is from 28 to 32 inches. These are generally for kids 10 to 13 years old, and are usually used in some travel and tournament leagues. 


4. College or High School Bats - These bats have barrels that have the same diameter as with a little league bat for high school regulation, which is 2 5/8 inches. The length varies from 30 to 34 inches. These are generally for people 13 years old and above, and are usually used in most college and high school leagues. These are also the kind of bats that are usually collected for display. In order for high school or college bats to be used in most leagues, bats are required to have an approved Bat Exit Speed Rating or BESR stamp. 



The ball's weight and impact when thrown can cause strain so it is important to use a baseball glove and baseball gear. A baseball bat's weight differs not only because of their sizing, but also because of the material it's made from. It can be made from aluminum, white ash, or wood. Here are its classifications by weight. 



1. Little League - (kids 8 to 10 years old) If a player is 48 to 50 inches in height, they have to use 16 to 17 oz. bats. If a player is 51 to 54 inches in height, they have to use 17 to 18 oz. bats. If a player is 55 to 59 inches in height, they have to use 18 to 19 oz. bats. If a player is 60 inches in height or more, they have to use 19 to 20 oz. bats. 


2. Youth League - (kids 11 to 12 years old) If a player is 70 to 80 lbs. in weight, they have to use 18 to 19 oz. youth bats. If a player is 81 to 100 lbs. in weight, they have to use 19 to 20 oz. youth bats. If a player is 101 to 120 lbs. in weight, they have to use 20 to 21 oz. youth bats. If a player is 121 to 140 lbs. in weight, they have to use 21 to 22 oz. youth bats. If a player is 141 lbs. in weight or more, they have to use 22 to 23 oz. youth bats. 


3. High School and College - If a player is 66 to 68 inches in height, they have to use 27 to 28 oz. bats. If a player is 69 to 72 inches in height, they have to use 28 to 29 oz. bats. If a player is 73 to 76 inches in height, they have to use 29 to 30 oz. bats. If a player is 77 inches in height or more, they have to use 30 to 31 oz. bats. The Easton Stealth Bat has great reviews for manufacturing different kinds of bats for this class, as well as baseball bags. 



Regardless if you need a baseball bat for playing in a league or not, it is important to choose the best baseball bat that suits you. Having the right baseball bat will make it easier for you to swing and hit the ball.